Minok

Also valid round Seattle, WA.

Time to go stock up on the max allowed 24 units (ie 4 cases).

simrohor

I use a pan with a much larger opening (5 in diameter at least) to catch the warm oil that gushes out with tremendous force. It has a large opening that can also catch the drain plug for current or future use. It is not difficult to make a mess; be careful.

Minok

The proper reset is only currently possible (afaik) with the PIWIS tool.

The Durametric tool will reset the computer's service interval, but for some cars 2009+ for example) it resets to the maximum amount, which is usually not the correct amount it should be reset to. Durametric is aware of the issue for the past year. So Durametric will effectively turn off the service reminder and reset it to some long duration (eg 2 yrs/20k miles), but you won't be able to use the reminder as a proper reminder as to when your next service is actually due (since break fluid, oil change and other service will almost certainly be due before the interval that Durametic ends up setting the computer to, runs out).

Musclehedz101

The car has been sitting for a week. Is it best to warm up the oil before changing oil? Or does it matter? Only asking because I've currently have it up on jack stands with wheels off, doing other maintenance.

Minok

Warm oil will drain out, if its very cold a lot of it will stick in the engine.

simplysql

this was an awesome post. I've just changed my oil for the 4th time, and always reference this post just before I head out to the garage. Thank you SO much!

mdr2001

I just did my first today - and have been re-reading this post to make sure I had it all down. Very simple - as well as the cabin filter.

RichFL

Are the torque specs for the oil filter and drain plug the same on a 997.2 as a 997.1?

blake

This is a great thread, and I referred to it myself when doing my first oil change on my 997 this summer....

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ben did not mention the required washer that comes with the oil drain plug. Turns out my "CPO" new-to-me 997 came with a drain plug that was OVERLY TORQUED and did not have the washer installed (nice job Porsche dealer). This Rennlist thread never mentioned the washer SO I left the washer off my install and torqued the plug to the desired setting. Sure enough, I had an oil leak from the plug the next morning. I needed to then drain the oil, refill and plug with the washer this time... Tight as a drum.

-Blake

unclejosh

Good post!
Like you guys I get DIY satisfaction and did my 997 a coupla times. To be frank though, the amount of gushing oil, disposal, clean-up, etc made me just have my dealer do it for 150.00. Thought that was worth it.

My interval has been 2500 miles and then every 7500 miles.

Have fun drivin,

UJ

vexed

For the drain plug yes, for the filter it's different. Look on the filter cap It's stamped on there 25 nm. The cover bolt is 36 mm.

Zeus993

Edgy - want about springing for a magnetic plug from LN Engineering?

Also, quick question to complete this thread (and I know it's been posted else where and yes I can go and find it...) on how and where to jack up the car and where to place jack stands with hockey pucks... Any quick notes?

Thanks in advance...

Joel

Minok

Its pretty standard on all cars that there is a crush washer for the oil pan drain bolts.. .no? I've only worked on 2 brands of cars but they (5 cars total) always had drain plug crush washers.

ksdprasad

ordered the mag drain plug from maxspeed.

did anyone had a experience with these folks and thier products?

http://www.maxspeed-motorsports.com/996drainplug.html

porker999

Many thanks to all of the posters here, and esp. Ben.

Ben, you may be interested to know that there is an oil drain valve like you thought of, mentioned in the beginning of the thread.

It is made by Fumoto. There are two versions, a basic drain valve, and one with a nipple, that lets you attach a length of hose to make it easier to direct the oil flow:

http://www.fumotousa.com/

I have used them for years in all my cars, and never had a leak or problem. I started with the basic version and used to drain my oil into a pan, but later switched to the "nipple" version which made it simpler to drain the oil directly into a container like a gallon jug, empty plastic antifreeze container, etc.,e.g., anything with a secure screw cap that lets you take the oil in for recycling without spillage.

I definitely recommend them... no more need to remove or replace drain plugs, washers, etc.